Released 30 years ago
Man-Tora! Live in Tokyo
The Manhattan Transfer · 1996
63 min · 16 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel
A vibrant live showcase blending jazz harmonies with a cappella finesse, celebrating classic American songs.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant live performance energy
- celebratory sing-along moments
- steady pacing for easy enjoyment
- nostalgic renditions of classics
- dynamic vocal harmonies throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer studio recordings only
- seek fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1996, The Manhattan Transfer was already an established name in the jazz and pop scenes, celebrated for their intricate vocal harmonies. 'Man-Tora! Live in Tokyo' came after their commercial peak in the 1980s and during a time when they were revisiting their roots through live performances. This album captures a pivotal moment of their career as they continued to evolve while honoring classic tunes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Birdland 5:14
- 2 Route 66 3:34
- 3 Jeannine 5:44
- 4 Malaise en Malaisie 3:51
- 5 Trickle Trickle 2:28
- 6 Boy From New York City 3:44
- 7 This Independence 5:12
- 8 Foreign Affair 4:05
- 9 Body and Soul 4:28
- 10 Blue Champagne 2:34
- 11 How High the Moon 2:15
- 12 Twilight Zone / Twilight Tone 5:03
- 13 Four Brothers 3:49
- 14 Operator 3:00
- 15 Spice of Life 3:43
- 16 Tuxedo Junction 4:13
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